3T
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3T is an American
R&B
/ Pop
music group featuring the three sons of Tito Jackson
(from The Jackson 5
) and Delores "Dee Dee" Jackson. The band members include, from eldest, Tariano Adaryll Jackson II (also known as Taj), Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joseph Jackson (also known as TJ).
in 1995. The album sold approximately three million copies worldwide. The group achieved an international hit with their debut single
"Anything
". 3T's released several hit singles in Europe, including "24/7", "Why" (a duet
with their uncle, Michael Jackson
), "I Need You
" (with a brief appearance by Michael), "Tease Me" and "Gotta Be You." In 1996, they were ranked second, behind the Spice Girls
, as the biggest-selling group in Europe. 3T have also written and produced songs for soundtrack
s to films as The Jacksons: An American Dream
, Free Willy
and Free Willy 2, Men in Black
, and Trippin'
, and Taryll has written/produced tracks for his aunt Janet Jackson as well as Lindsay Lohan. In early 1997 they went on a hugely successful European tour with their album Brotherhood, which included all of the songs from the album, as well as a Jackson 5 tribute (featuring Tito 'Poppa T') and a surprise performance of the Oasis hit, Wonderwall.
After signing with the French label TF1/NRJ in 2003
, 3T continued to perform in France
, the Netherlands
and Belgium
. The group signed with the Dutch label Digidance in 2004 for Dutch releases, appearances and performances. The album titled Identity was released on March 23, 2004. Two singles were released: "Stuck On You" (a cover of the Lionel Richie
song) was released in 2003 in France and Belgium, in 2004 in the Netherlands, and "Sex Appeal" in 2004. Neither single was released outside of Europe. In 2008, 3T made Identity available on both iTunes
and Amazon.com
worldwide.
The brothers appeared on the show This Is David Gest in 2007, including recording the theme tune Crazy Kinda Guy. The show began on April 22, 2007. They appeared in an episode where Gest took cameras for a rare glimpse of the Jackson family house in Encino, California, where he met Tito and 3T as well as matriarch Katherine Jackson, as well as a later episode showing them recording the theme tune.
During the summer of 2008, the Jackson family (including Tito) stayed at a holiday let (rental) for six weeks in Appledore, Devon, England while searching for a house to buy in the area. The project was filmed for a Channel 4 documentary called "The Jacksons are Coming", which was aired in 2008. Taj and TJ appear with their father, but Taryll did not join them on the trip. The 3 family members also attended a Michael Jackson fan event in Devon as part of their stay, ringing him up during the event which led to Michael talking to the fans over a loud speaker on the phone.
All 3 of them appear on the new A&E
TV show entitled The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
. They appear with their father Tito, who is trying to convince them to relaunch their career.
On January 31, 2010 the three brothers appeared on stage at the 52nd Grammy Awards to support their cousins Prince Michael, Jr. and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson as they accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of their father, Michael Jackson. February 1, 2010 all 3 brothers then appeared in the remake of We Are The World, this time in aid of the Haiti Appeal. However, they did not sing main parts of the song, only the background. Currently Taj is working on the Code Z zombie series, while Taryll's most recent music was uploaded to his personal sites up to mid-2009.
On October 8th 2011 3T performed at the Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert
held at the Millennium Stadium
in Cardiff. They performed The Jacksons track "Heartbreak Hotel" (also known as "This Place Hotel
") followed by their own Number 2 hit single "Why
", which was originally a duet recorded with Michael for their 1995 album Brotherhood
. At the end of the performance of "Why
", all 3 brothers broke down into tears. They then appeared in the finale of the show performing Michael's hit "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" with a variety of the performers from the concert as well as members of the Jackson family who had been in attendance, including Michael's children Prince, Paris and Blanket (Prince II).
United States
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R&B
Rhythm and blues
Rhythm and blues, often abbreviated to R&B, is a genre of popular African American music that originated in the 1940s. The term was originally used by record companies to describe recordings marketed predominantly to urban African Americans, at a time when "urbane, rocking, jazz based music with a...
/ Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
music group featuring the three sons of Tito Jackson
Tito Jackson
Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson is an American singer and lead guitarist and original member of The Jackson 5. He is the older brother of American pop stars Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.-Early life and rise to stardom:...
(from The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 , later known as The Jacksons, were an American popular music family group from Gary, Indiana...
) and Delores "Dee Dee" Jackson. The band members include, from eldest, Tariano Adaryll Jackson II (also known as Taj), Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joseph Jackson (also known as TJ).
Career
3T released their debut album BrotherhoodBrotherhood (3T album)
Brotherhood is the first studio album released by group 3T. Produced by their uncle Michael Jackson and Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label, MJJ Music. It has reportedly sold around six million copies worldwide...
in 1995. The album sold approximately three million copies worldwide. The group achieved an international hit with their debut single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
"Anything
Anything (3T song)
"Anything" is the name of a song composed and recorded by 3T, co-written by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen . The song "Anything" was indirectly presented to 3T's thru Quincy Jones, after Quincy Jones met Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen briefly at the "Bowery Bar " New York 1994, where Mintman gave...
". 3T's released several hit singles in Europe, including "24/7", "Why" (a duet
Duet (music)
A duet is a musical composition for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as...
with their uncle, Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
), "I Need You
I Need You (3T song)
"I Need You" is a song by 3T, from the album Brotherhood. The song was written by Eric Carmen and was originally released in 1979 by the Euclid Beach Band. It charted at #81 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100....
" (with a brief appearance by Michael), "Tease Me" and "Gotta Be You." In 1996, they were ranked second, behind the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
, as the biggest-selling group in Europe. 3T have also written and produced songs for soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
s to films as The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream
The Jacksons: An American Dream is a five-hour American miniseries broadcast in two halves on ABC and originally broadcast on November 15 through November 18, 1992...
, Free Willy
Free Willy
Free Willy is a 1993 family film directed by Simon Wincer, and released by Warner Bros. under its Family Entertainment label. The film stars Jason James Richter as a young boy who befriends an orca whale, named "Willy."...
and Free Willy 2, Men in Black
Men in Black (film)
Men in Black is a 1997 science fiction comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith and Vincent D'Onofrio. The film was based on the Men in Black comic book series by Lowell Cunningham, originally published by Marvel Comics. The film featured the creature effects...
, and Trippin'
Trippin' (film)
Trippin' is a 1999 comedy film starring Deon Richmond, Maia Campbell, Donald Faison, and Guy Torry. The film also served as one of Anthony Anderson's earliest film roles. It was directed by David Raynr. The film is airing on Bounce TV at this very moment....
, and Taryll has written/produced tracks for his aunt Janet Jackson as well as Lindsay Lohan. In early 1997 they went on a hugely successful European tour with their album Brotherhood, which included all of the songs from the album, as well as a Jackson 5 tribute (featuring Tito 'Poppa T') and a surprise performance of the Oasis hit, Wonderwall.
After signing with the French label TF1/NRJ in 2003
2003 in music
-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
, 3T continued to perform in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
. The group signed with the Dutch label Digidance in 2004 for Dutch releases, appearances and performances. The album titled Identity was released on March 23, 2004. Two singles were released: "Stuck On You" (a cover of the Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr. , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Since 1968, he has been a member of the musical group Commodores signed to Motown Records...
song) was released in 2003 in France and Belgium, in 2004 in the Netherlands, and "Sex Appeal" in 2004. Neither single was released outside of Europe. In 2008, 3T made Identity available on both iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
worldwide.
The brothers appeared on the show This Is David Gest in 2007, including recording the theme tune Crazy Kinda Guy. The show began on April 22, 2007. They appeared in an episode where Gest took cameras for a rare glimpse of the Jackson family house in Encino, California, where he met Tito and 3T as well as matriarch Katherine Jackson, as well as a later episode showing them recording the theme tune.
During the summer of 2008, the Jackson family (including Tito) stayed at a holiday let (rental) for six weeks in Appledore, Devon, England while searching for a house to buy in the area. The project was filmed for a Channel 4 documentary called "The Jacksons are Coming", which was aired in 2008. Taj and TJ appear with their father, but Taryll did not join them on the trip. The 3 family members also attended a Michael Jackson fan event in Devon as part of their stay, ringing him up during the event which led to Michael talking to the fans over a loud speaker on the phone.
All 3 of them appear on the new A&E
A&E Network
The A&E Network is a United States-based cable and satellite television network with headquarters in New York City and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, London, Los Angeles and Stamford. A&E also airs in Canada and Latin America. Initially named the Arts & Entertainment Network, A&E launched...
TV show entitled The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty is an American reality television program which stars members of the musical Jackson family and airs on A&E Network...
. They appear with their father Tito, who is trying to convince them to relaunch their career.
On January 31, 2010 the three brothers appeared on stage at the 52nd Grammy Awards to support their cousins Prince Michael, Jr. and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson as they accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of their father, Michael Jackson. February 1, 2010 all 3 brothers then appeared in the remake of We Are The World, this time in aid of the Haiti Appeal. However, they did not sing main parts of the song, only the background. Currently Taj is working on the Code Z zombie series, while Taryll's most recent music was uploaded to his personal sites up to mid-2009.
On October 8th 2011 3T performed at the Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert
Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert
Michael Forever – The Tribute Concert was a music concert which was held on 8 October 2011 at the 74,500 seater Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, the capital of Wales....
held at the Millennium Stadium
Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales, located in the capital, Cardiff. It is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and also frequently stages games of the Wales national football team, but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage...
in Cardiff. They performed The Jacksons track "Heartbreak Hotel" (also known as "This Place Hotel
This Place Hotel
"This Place Hotel" was a hit recording by The Jacksons when it was released in 1980.Written and composed by Michael , the song would precede Jackson's own hit, "Billie Jean", in its insecurity-plagued tale of confusion...
") followed by their own Number 2 hit single "Why
Why (3T song)
"Why" is a song by 3T. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and produced by Michael Jackson. This single belongs to the album Brotherhood and it was released in 1996. The song was selected to be part of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, but it was taken out and Michael Jackson...
", which was originally a duet recorded with Michael for their 1995 album Brotherhood
Brotherhood (3T album)
Brotherhood is the first studio album released by group 3T. Produced by their uncle Michael Jackson and Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label, MJJ Music. It has reportedly sold around six million copies worldwide...
. At the end of the performance of "Why
Why (3T song)
"Why" is a song by 3T. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and produced by Michael Jackson. This single belongs to the album Brotherhood and it was released in 1996. The song was selected to be part of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, but it was taken out and Michael Jackson...
", all 3 brothers broke down into tears. They then appeared in the finale of the show performing Michael's hit "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" with a variety of the performers from the concert as well as members of the Jackson family who had been in attendance, including Michael's children Prince, Paris and Blanket (Prince II).
Albums
- 1995: BrotherhoodBrotherhood (3T album)Brotherhood is the first studio album released by group 3T. Produced by their uncle Michael Jackson and Kenneth Komisar, the album was released on Jackson's record label, MJJ Music. It has reportedly sold around six million copies worldwide...
- 2004: IdentityIdentity (3T album)Identity is the second studio album by 3T. The album was first released independently then it was released through Warner Music. The album spawned two singles including "Stuck On You" and "Sex Appeal" and the Tredox remix for "Sex Appeal" features their cousin DEALZ.-Release history:* On December...
Singles
- 1995: "AnythingAnything (3T song)"Anything" is the name of a song composed and recorded by 3T, co-written by Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen . The song "Anything" was indirectly presented to 3T's thru Quincy Jones, after Quincy Jones met Mintman aka Carsten Mortensen briefly at the "Bowery Bar " New York 1994, where Mintman gave...
" (#2 UKUK Singles ChartThe UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
, #15 US) - 1995: "24/724/7 (3T song)"24/7" is a song by 3T. It was released in 1995 from their album Brotherhood. It was released only in Europe and Oceania.-Track listing:CD-Maxi #1#"24/7" - 3:56#"24/7" - 4:35...
" (#11 UK) - 1996: "Tease MeTease Me (3T song)"Tease Me" is a song by the group 3T. This song was released in 1996, but it was not so successful and failed to chart. The track is from the album Brotherhood...
" (#103 US) - 1996: "WhyWhy (3T song)"Why" is a song by 3T. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and produced by Michael Jackson. This single belongs to the album Brotherhood and it was released in 1996. The song was selected to be part of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I, but it was taken out and Michael Jackson...
" (featuring Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
) (#2 UK, #112 US) - 1996: "I Need YouI Need You (3T song)"I Need You" is a song by 3T, from the album Brotherhood. The song was written by Eric Carmen and was originally released in 1979 by the Euclid Beach Band. It charted at #81 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100....
" (featuring Michael Jackson) (#3 UK) - 1996: "Gotta Be YouGotta Be You"Gotta Be You" is a song by 3T. It was written by Max Martin, Herbert Crichlow and Denniz PoP. It was released on 1995 only in Europe. The album version features Herbie and is from the album Brotherhood....
" (#10 UK) - 1997: "Eternal FlameEternal Flame (song)"Eternal Flame" is a song by The Bangles from their 1988 album Everything. It became a hit single, when released in 1989, peaking at number one in the charts in nine countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was written by popular songwriters Billy Steinberg and...
" by TomoyaTomoya Nagaseis a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima.- As an artist :...
with 3T (#12 Japan) - 2003: "Stuck on You" (#3 NL)
- 2004: " SA
- 2005: "If You Leave Me Now" (T-Rio featuring 3T)
- 2010: "We Are the World 25 for HaitiWe Are the World 25 for Haiti"We Are the World 25 for Haiti" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup Artists for Haiti in 2010. It is a remake of the 1985 hit song "We Are the World", which was written by American musicians Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and was recorded by USA for Africa to benefit famine relief in...
" (with Various artists)
Other
- 1993: "Didn't Mean To Hurt You" (appears on the Free WillyFree WillyFree Willy is a 1993 family film directed by Simon Wincer, and released by Warner Bros. under its Family Entertainment label. The film stars Jason James Richter as a young boy who befriends an orca whale, named "Willy."...
soundtrackSoundtrackA soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
) - 1995: "What Will It Take" (appears on the Free Willy 2 soundtrack)
- 1997: "Waiting For Love" (appears on the Men in BlackMen in Black: The Album-Sample Credits:*"Men in Black" featuress a sample from "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen written by Patrice Rushen, Terry McFadden and Fred Washington...
soundtrack) - 1999: "Thinkin' " (appears on the Trippin'Trippin' (film)Trippin' is a 1999 comedy film starring Deon Richmond, Maia Campbell, Donald Faison, and Guy Torry. The film also served as one of Anthony Anderson's earliest film roles. It was directed by David Raynr. The film is airing on Bounce TV at this very moment....
soundtrack)
External links
- Official website of Taj Jackson
- 3T Official website
- 3T Fans United Network
- Official website of Taryll Jackson, this website is currently empty